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Community Payback Order Unpaid Work

Last updated: 12th July 2024

Description:

Where the order contains an unpaid work or other activity requirement an individual must undertake unpaid work for a specified number of hours in the community. This should have a focus on reparation and providing a clear tangible benefit to the local community. It may also include requiring the individual to take responsibility for their own behaviour by spending time, through the “other activity” component of the requirement, on developing their interpersonal, educational, and vocational skills to support long-term desistance from offending.

Further Information:

Full scheme available undertaking a variety of community based tasks. Skills development offered through ground work, painting and decorating and therapeutic gardening for example. Needs assessment undertaken to identify needs and risks so as to match appropriate placements. Service offered to all ages, genders, offence. Specific placements available for complex individuals and those considered a high risk. Other activities available on a modular group work basis and on an individual basis including work based courses, education and Venture Trust.